Dec 16 2020
Ski TV, the snow, ski, and snowboard channel which debuted in Australia, has now arrived in the UK via Freeview. Winter sports enthusiasts can now watch a wide range of programming including lifestyle, sport, weather, interviews with athletes, resorts overviews, and more. Channelbox is a multi-channel OTT platform available on Freeview 271 and accessible via […]
Dec 2 2020
Arianespace has successfully launched FalconEye, a very-high-performance Earth observation satellite for the United Arab Emirates Armed Forces. With the eighth launch in 2020, Arianespace once again confirms the reliability and flexibility of the Soyuz launcher, which just realized its 24th launch from the Guiana Space Center in French Guiana. On Tuesday, December 1, at 10:33 […]
Nov 23 2020
Streaming service BritBox Australia launches today as the next step in global expansion. Australians can now stream Britain’s best telly, all in one place BritBox has officially launched today in Australia, giving Australian viewers the chance to enjoy the largest streaming collection of British drama and comedy on demand, all in one place. A partnership […]
Nov 19 2020
The Gazprom-Media Entertainment TV (GETV) channel TNT International has been launched in the UK via the FTA Channelbox on Freeview. Channelbox is a multi-channel OTT platform available on Freeview 271 and accessible via TV sets connected to an aerial and the internet. The current channels include news, movies, music, and entertainment channels in English and […]
Nov 17 2020
We’re excited to announce the launch of the new POP Player on Freeview Play. The new player makes the best shows from Tiny Pop, POP, and Pop Max available on-demand to kids across the UK. The player will be free to watch on all Freeview connected devices and will feature a wide number of popular […]
Nov 16 2020
Paris, 16 November 2020 – Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris: ETL) announces the successful entry into service of its new-generation EUTELSAT KONNECT High Throughput Satellite at the 7° East orbital position. Launched aboard an Ariane rocket on 16 January 2020, the availability of EUTELSAT KONNECT had been delayed due to Covid-related interruptions in the roll-out of the […]
Nov 12 2020
(London, UK) – 12 November 2020 – Talia, a leading communications solutions provider serving the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and the Americas, today announced its further collaboration with Arabsat, acquiring an additional Ka-band spot beam with coverage across the Levant region. The new agreement adds an additional Ka-band spot beam on Arabsat 5C at 20°E […]
Nov 9 2020
Arianespace announced today a new contract to launch a communications satellite into geostationary orbit using Ariane 5. With up to four more launches planned by the end of the year, Arianespace sustains its high launch rate despite the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The European launch services company has also expanded its Executive Committee and […]
Nov 8 2020
NEW YORK, Nov. 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Bloomberg Quicktake will launch a 24/7 streaming news network on Monday, November 9, 2020, at 9 am EST with 10.5 hours of programming featuring ten original series and four live daily news shows. The breakthrough news network will provide a global view of the biggest stories for a […]
Nov 5 2020
SILVER SPRING, Md., Nov. 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Discovery, Inc. (“Discovery” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK) today reported financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2020. David Zaslav, President and Chief Executive Officer of Discovery said, “Discovery delivered improving financial results in the third quarter, a testament to the powerful appeal of […]
Nov 5 2020
Luxembourg, 5 November 2020 — SES S.A. announced financial results for the nine months ended 30 September 2020. Solid performance with continued strong underlying growth across Networks • Networks revenue +7.5% year-on-year(1,2); Q3 2020 Video revenue stable quarter-on-quarter(1,2) • Adjusted EBITDA(3) EUR 883 million representing 62.6% margin with recurring operating expenses reduced 3.7% year-on-year On […]
Dec 31 2020
Proposed amendments to the Broadcasting Code and the Code on the Scheduling of Television Advertising
The UK statutory framework that shapes the regulation of UK television services is changing. The Audiovisual Media Services Regulations came into force on 1 November 2020. The AVMS Regulations implement the revised Audiovisual Media Services Directive (AVMSD) into UK law. They amend Section 319 of the Communications Act 2003, which sets the standards objectives that […]
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By Expat • Ofcom, United Kingdom • Tags: AVMS, AVMS Directive, European Convention on Transfrontier Television